Library

Where the Sidewalk Ends

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Christine and Scott MacClinic have built a Free Library for neighbors to enjoy.

Schools/Sports

SHS 50th Reunion

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Suffield Country Club’s recently opened public restaurant, the 341 North Main Grill, graciously hosted our postponed SHS 50th Reunion for 83 attendees on July 10 with our classmates and guests.

Government/Town

New Traffic Signals Delayed

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Traffic signal delays awaiting the delivery of the special-ordered “ornamental Pedestrian Pedestal poles.” Eversource said, “Material delivery has been a challenge on many of our projects . . . due to the pandemic.”

History

100 Years Ago in Suffield

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Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor of Kent Memorial Library. September 2

Pupils have been enrolled for the coming school year at the Suffield School up to its full capacity. Both dormitories are full, and also the chapel which will be turned into dormitories for the coming year. Lawrence Chamberlain of Kent avenue was seriously burned about the legs and body… at the gasoline filling station in Kent avenue, when he was standing near the gasoline tank of an automobile that was being filled from the pump and the tank overflowed, and some of the gasoline spattered onto his clothing. A few minutes later he lighted a cigarette and threw the match where the gasoline had flowed over the ground.

Government/Town

Available Property Tax Exemptions

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The Assessor’s office administers all state and local option exemption programs that affect tax bills. The amount of an exemption reduces the assessed value of your property.

Churches

September Happenings at First Church

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Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Suffield and Connecticut, we are requiring masks in our Church building. We will continue to hold in-person services until further notice. Please stay connected to our website, and subscribe to our Weekly Witness newsletter to stay up-to-date on our regulations and changes in building requirements and in-person worship. To sign up for our newsletter emails and our At-Home Worship emails, you can contact the church office at office@fcsuffield.org with a request, or you can go to our Website homepage www.firstchurchsuffield.org, scroll down to “Subscribe” and add your information. Our services are always available on our YouTube page, 10 a.m. each Sunday.

Organizations

Suffield on the Green Continues

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Most of us who live in Suffield have warm memories of one of our favorite traditions, the annual production of Suffield on the Green. The word “production” is an apt designation. The event consumes innumerable hours, immeasurable energy and a wide range of skills from a large number of volunteers in our community. Not only do residents of Suffield support the effort, but many out-of-towners come as well. The appeal of our scenic Main Street, the display of small-town activity and the draw of a number of vendors – all of these contribute to the success of the day.